Audi Q8 reliability
The Audi Q8 fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 9.5% of 2,834 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.
11 DVSA recalls for the Audi Q8
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Checking brake servo
On affected vehicles the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo may come loose with the risk that it will no longer be possible to stop by using the brake pedal.
Fix: Check the bolted connection for the push rod between the brake pedal and brake servo and tighten if necessary.
Recalled models: Q8 e-Tron · 11,327 vehicles
Belt buckle rivet missing
On affected vehicles an important connection in the seat belt buckle may not have been produced correctly during the assembly process.
Fix: The belt buckles on both front seats (left and right) must be replaced.
Recalled models: Q8 · 1 vehicles
Software update for battery control unit
On affected vehicles there may be defective battery modules which may result in a fire hazard when charging the high-voltage battery.
Fix: Update the software of the high-voltage battery to improve the self-diagnosis capabilities. Vehicle owners are advised to not charge the high-voltage battery using external charging sources and also not use the e-tron modes “Battery charge” and “Battery hold” until the update is applied.
Recalled models: Q8 · 232 vehicles
Checking brake lines
On affected vehicles the bolts for the brake pressure lines may have been tightened too far. In such cases the bolted connection may fail resulting in brake fluid escaping.
Fix: Check the bolted connection and replace the brake pressure lines if required.
Recalled models: Q8 e-Tron · 37 vehicles
The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.
The function of the side airbag may be restricted due to the airbag not being sufficiently secured to the front left seat frame.
Fix: Conduct a check of the airbag to ensure it is secured correctly; if necessary the side airbag is to be correctly hooked in position and resecured.
Recalled models: Q8 · 187 vehicles
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.
A weld seam on the outer backrest frame of the front seats may not have been made correctly.�
Fix: Check the front seats and if required to replace the affected backrest.
Recalled models: Q8 · 13 vehicles
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed
Following a previous campaign the toe and/or camber values on the rear axle may in certain circumstances incorrectly be changed without this being noticed.
Fix: The wheel alignment must be checked and if necessary the suspension must be serviced on the affected vehicles.
Recalled models: Q8 · 5,327 vehicles
Rear axle suspension links nuts do not meet specifications
One or more nuts which do not meet the specifications may have been fitted on the rear axle suspension links.
Fix: The affected nuts on the rear axle will be replaced on affected vehicles.
Recalled models: Q8 · 10,089 vehicles
Gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line
It is possible that gear oil may escape due to a faulty welded joint on the gearbox oil line.
Fix: The production date of the gear oil line must be checked first on the vehicles affected and the gear oil line must be replaced if necessary.
Recalled models: Q8 · 1,568 vehicles
Bolted connection between steering shaft and steering rack may come loose
The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack may not have been tightened to the required torque
Fix: The bolted connection between the steering shaft and the steering rack will be checked and if necessary replaced.
Recalled models: Q8 · 114 vehicles
An error in the casting process may affect the rigidity of the shock absorber fork
A casting process error may affect the rigidity of the front shock absorber fork.
Fix: Replace the affected shock absorber forks.
Recalled models: Q8 · 31 vehicles
Checking a Audi Q8 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.